💰Notice of Funding for 2026 Basic Field Grant Awards
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) published a document in the Federal Register of March 12, 2025, informing the public about the availability of funding for 2026 Basic Field Grants. This document corrects the inadvertent omission of the TN-4 service area from the service areas in competition.
Learn More🏛️LSC Sunshine Act Meetings April 2025
The Legal Services Corporation's Board in April 2025 will conduct open meetings addressing financial audits, budget appropriations, and governance updates. Public observation is encouraged with prior registration. The meetings will consider matters impacting LSC's operations and strategic decisions, providing transparency in legal service delivery and financial oversight.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order on Legal Services Reform and Business Implications
Executive Order 14244 addresses remedial actions concerning law firm Paul Weiss, following its acknowledgment of past wrongdoing. It dictates significant policy changes aimed at promoting equality and justice in legal practice, including commitments to political neutrality and substantial pro bono contributions that could reshape the legal landscape and impact various stakeholders.
Learn More🏛️Sunshine Act Meetings for Legal Services Corporation - 2025 Schedule
The Legal Services Corporation will hold virtual meetings on March 24 and March 31, 2025, to discuss governance and performance review matters. Portions of the meetings will be open to public observation, allowing for public participation and commentary on key issues.
Learn More🏛️DOJ Proposes Information Collection for Non-Profit Organizations
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More📜Notice of Funding Availability for Legal Services Grants 2026
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a federally established and funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds civil legal aid organizations across the country and in the U.S. territories. Its mission is to expand access to justice by funding high-quality legal representation for low-income people in civil matters. In anticipation of a congressional appropriation to LSC for Fiscal Year 2026, LSC hereby announces the availability of funding for basic field grants with terms commencing in January 2026. LSC will publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) and seeks applications from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The availability and the exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds, as well as the date, terms, and conditions of funds available for grants for calendar year 2026, have not yet been determined.
Learn More⚖️2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines for Legal Assistance Programs
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is required by law to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for legal assistance. This document updates the specified income levels to reflect the annual amendments to the Federal Poverty Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Learn More💰Notice of 2025 Technology Initiative Grant Funds Availability
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) issues this Notice describing the conditions for submitting a pre-application for 2025 Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs), and for applying under TIG categories that do not require pre-applications.
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